Ochre-fronted Antpitta
NameOchre-fronted Antpitta
Common NameOchre-fronted Antpitta
Scientific NameGrallaricula ochraceifrons
FamilyGrallariidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)18.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent ochre-rufous crown and forehead, dark brown upperparts, and heavily streaked white and dark brown underparts. It has a distinct white throat patch and a dark eye surrounded by a faint pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as a 'peep-peep-peep' or 'whee-whee-whee' that can be difficult to locate.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a very restricted area in the Andes of northern Peru, primarily in the departments of Amazonas and San Martín.
Identifying Featuresochre-rufous crown, heavily streaked underparts, small size, upright posture, short tail, white throat patch
Description
A small, shy antpitta characterized by its upright posture and distinctive plumage. It typically forages on or near the forest floor in dense undergrowth, often difficult to observe due to its secretive nature.
